Richard Douglas Messick, kind, loving man
Richard Douglas Messick, 74, a lifelong resident of Millsboro, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021.
He was born May 7, 1946, son of the late Clifford and Dorothy (Burton) Messick. He was a graduate of Millsboro High School Class of 1965. He worked in marine construction his whole life, and loved to work and build with his hands. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Dick was truly the most kind and loving man you could ever be blessed to know.
When you spoke to him, he gave you his undivided attention, and really heard you. He had this amazingly wonderful presence and always made you feel important and loved. You never doubted his words because you felt them as much as you heard them. Dick was sincere, kind, funny, loving and had this worldly knowledge that was quite impressive. He had a passion for science and astronomy, and was a voracious reader on the topics.
He never raised his voice unless the topic was political, and if you knew him at all, you didn’t go there.
He was so in love with his wife (Pumpkin) and devoted himself to her in such a loving and respectful way. He was a proud and loving father and grandfather who adored his children and grandchildren and made them feel so special and loved.
Dick worshiped his Lord and never wavered from his faith, always showing his dedication to God. He was very well versed in the Bible and its teachings and loved to share God’s message.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Sonny Messick, and two sisters Bonnie Messick and Shirley Pettit. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Carol S. (Ellison) Messick; two children Troy Messick and his wife Jamie of Millsboro, and Denise Whitman of Millsboro; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two brothers, Theodore and Edward Messick; a sister Patricia Absher; and several nieces and nephews.
Services and burial will be private.
Online condolences can be made by visiting, www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
